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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Hand Carved Wood Lighter in the Shape of an Umbrella ‘Actual Size’
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual early 20th century hand carved wooden lighter in the shape of an umbrella with removable handle (actual umbrella size). Carved textured fabric and ruffles. Lighter mecha...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Collection of Seven Metal Dogs of Various Types
Located in London, GB
Collection of seven metal dogs of various types Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Largest: Height 17cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm Smallest: Height 6cm, width 13cm, depth 7cm This charming collection contains seven model dogs, each of a different material, from a different country, and of a different species. The collection includes a pair of silvered metal setters, a patinated metal pit bull, and a large gilt bronze spaniel seated on a marble podium.
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early Victorian Mahogany Candle Riser In The Form Of A Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
With tilt top with checkerboard inlay on a turned support and tripartite base and bun feet.
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood

Contemporary Mirrored Mosaic Female Torso Sculpture on Plinth
Located in Worcester, GB
Contemporary Mirrored Mosaic Female Torso Sculpture on Plinth Description: A dramatic and highly decorative contemporary sculpture of a female tor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror

Minot’s Ledge Light Model 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Striking model of Cohasset Minot’s ledge lighthouse. The carved tower has the accurate stone count. The light room is well done with railings and top. Mounted on a piece of ledge. Wo...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone

Display Champagne Bottle
By G.H. MUMM 1
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.
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1950s French Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fiberglass

Half Model of the King’s Yacht Britannia
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale half model of the British Royal racing yacht “Britannia”. Large model with hull painted black over bronze. Planked deck with skylights, tiller, companion ways, stubbed mast, an...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Late Regency Childs Yew and Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with bow back and pierced baluster splat, turned legs and crinoline stretcher.
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1830s English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Elm, Yew

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original conditio...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Louis XIII Walnut Miniature Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With fine needlepoint upholstery and a nicely carved frame.
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Fishing Schooner Model of "Mystic"
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the New England Fishing Schooner "Mystic". With planked deck, winch, cabin, etc. Rigged with standing and running cords and furled sails. Mounted into a simple wood framed c...
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Desk Globe
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful physical and political terrestrial table globe on bronze base and plaster sphere with double rotary movement. Designed by Prof. Guido Cora for G.B.Paravia Editori in the fi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional half model of an American sailing yacht. Beautifully carved hull with a rich dark patina. Large scale, quite beamy but still sleek. Mounted to an original backboard. This...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Silver
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s cup defending Yacht Endeavor. The model has a planked deck with Toe Rails, Hatch, Skylights, Helm, Spinnaker Pole, Hatch, Etc. The Hull is paint...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model of a Catboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a catboat sloop. Hull is painted white and is mounted to a painted backboard. The name "Cook" is printed on backboard. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x ...
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1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Bird
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with a touch of vintage glamour with this exquisite glazed ceramic bird figurine. Masterfully crafted in the Hollywood Regency style, this piece features a majestic ...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Yankee One Design Class Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Incredibly rare original blueprint for the "Yankee One Design Class". This is the sail plan drawn at the one half inch equals to one foot. The plan s...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper

Vintage Monumental WWII American Wood Light Aircraft Carrier Made by Sailors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this huge, Vintage WWII American wooden deck light Aircraft carrier, reputedly made by Sailors moored in the Solent...
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20th Century English Campaign Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bronze Yacht Anchor, Desk Ornament This is a lovely piece a working miniature The Yacht Anchor is fully articulated and lends itself yo making a useful. Paper weight for the Yach...
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Half Model of the Schooner Yacht America P-SM383
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek Half Model of America of 1851, First Winner of the America’s Cup. This Model has to planked Deck, Cabin, Skylights, Stubbed Masts, Hatches, Davit, Companion Way, Sunken Cockpit...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s cup defending Yacht Endeavor. The model has a planked deck with Toe Rails, Hatch, Skylights, Helm, Spinnaker Pole, Hatch, Etc. The Hull is paint...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Oak Miniature Presentation Wheelbarrow
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century oak presentation wheelbarrow Commemorating the Great Western Railway Extension The presentation wheelbarrow carved from oak with finely carved ivy leaves and ...
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19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original condition...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Scale Model of a Dutch Lee Boarder
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine scale model of a Dutch Lee boarder. With mahogany deck and cabin, launch, spars, grab rails, etc. Details include rope coils, stove pipes, skylights, winch, chain, anchors,...
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1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Two French Sevres Discs in Biscuit with Profile of a Young Lady
Located in Sofia, BG
Two discs in fine white biscuit made by Sevres in France in the late 19th century. Both have identical form of a left profile of a young lady, her hair held up by a lace headdress. D...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Westfield Bikes Framed Parts Display
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s/1930s; The Westfield Manufacturing Co. - Westfield, MA Antique historical bike parts wall-mounted display. This piece serves as a salesman sample-type display used to adve...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

19th Century Travail De Maîtrise / Master s Work
Located in Brecht, BE
A true collectors item, this travail de maîtrise/master's work, made in France in the 19th century, dated 1879, a wooden three spoke wheel, mounted on a contemporary iron base, a rar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Country Store Tin Plate “Klompen” Mold C1880’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Country Store Dutch Tin Plate “Klompen” Mold C1880’s Measures- 5''H x 13''W x 3.75''D This antique tin plate mold, dating back to the 1880s, w...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tin

Architect s Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp
Located in Norwell, MA
Period builders model of the motor yacht "Wasp". Superb example of the model makers art. We present this model of the Wrigley Family Yacht "Wasp". Wasp was a forty size foot motor cruiser built by Great lakes Boat...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Dog in Hat and Topcoat Statue
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality casting of a dog in suit, topcoat and hat. Mounted to a cut and polished marble base. Great accent for any decoration. Weight: 12 lbs Overall Dimensions: 16" H x 6" W x 6...
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Early 2000s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Volkswagen Beetle, Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Volkswagen Beetle - most likely a version from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts. Deck details include built up cabins, hatched, capstan, wheel house, cleats, clock...
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1930s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Superb Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek and beautiful varnished architect's half model of a double ended speedboat. This model is a piece of art. The vessel displays exceptional design. Hul...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fine Half Model of the Famous German Schooner Meteor III
Located in Norwell, MA
This model has exceptional deck detail with cabin, Many detailed skylights with brass bars, cabin, with brass porthole, deck fittings, stubbed masts, binnacle, helm, etc. The Hull is...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model Delphine Paulette
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the French fishing vessel Delphine Paulette. Hail port is hard to read due to old age splits. The hull is in its old paint. Furled sail. Big boat with a lot of chara...
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Early 1900s European Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model of the J Class Yacht Endeavor - Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the America’s cup Yacht Endeavor. This is a 3-foot hull mounted blackboard. The hull is painted blue over gold. The planked deck has skylights, Companion Way, Spinnaker...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Half Model Rainbow
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s Cup Yacht “Rainbow”. This is the here Herreshoff Yacht that won the cup. Hull is painted white over gold. Planked dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Folk Art Model of the Yacht Roamer
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique model of the yacht roamer. This is a unique showpiece with its varnished deck, cockpit, rudder, etc.. Built as a seaside playboat, it is now a...
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1930s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builder s Model of a Competition Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted cockpit and engine covers. Possibly from the workshop of Charles Moyer. Mounted to a s...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Sternboard from Captain s Gig On "Terpsichore"
Located in Norwell, MA
Captain's gig sternboard hardwood with rope carved border and brass lettering "Terpsichore Sandefjord" Norway. Great old sternboard from the Captain's gig from the Terpsichore. Circa...
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1850s Norwegian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Sterling silver model of a fighter jet made in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is handsomely made. The model measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) ...
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1990s English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is built to a scale of one sixteenth inch equals one foot. The vessel appears to be sai...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Scottish Fisheries Sterling Silver Plane Model Fokker F27-200 Hallmarked 1987
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1987 by Thomas Buchanan, this handsome, sterling silver model of a plane, is presented on a wooden stand with a vacant cartouche ideal for engraving a presentation inscription. The model measures: 9.5" (24cm) tall, by 13" (33cm) in length, by 15.75" (40cm) across the wings, and weighs 36.7 troy ounces including the base. The vertical stabiliser and rudder of the plane model are engraved with the crest of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the plane itself is a model of a Fokker F27...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th-century neoclassical column model from France boasts expert craftsmanship with its finely carved Corinthian capital highlighted in gold, set against the stark contrast...
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes with Landscapes and Hunting Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine wood lacquered wood boxes are in Flemish style; the cover are hand painted with a natural landscape, so fine as Flemish painting can be. The other one has an home interior...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lladró Mandrill Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró Tiger Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Models and Miniatures

Materials

Shell, Wood

21stC Contemporary Hand Carved Wooden Cadillac Car c.2000
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 21st Century contemporary model of a Cadillac, hand-carved in wood with white-painted detailing. A striking piece that complements both classic and modern interiors. CONDITION In ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Staffordshire Pearlware Long Case Clock
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery pearlware model which features a long case clock, stood on a marbleised base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and ...
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1820s English Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pottery

2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a li...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Bucherer "Laurel and Hardy" Aluminum Doll
Located in Napa, CA
1940s aluminum Stan Laurel doll with articulating joints made by Swiss watch company Bucherer. From comedy duo "Laurel and Hardy" of early Americ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Ship Models: ON OFFER
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's really an interesting item. All the little black bases are : cm. 9,5 x 5. The models are, from left to right: 1) musicians: cm. 14x h.7,5 x lenght 5 - 2) in the middle: sailin...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bakelite

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West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds with textured fingers. Each is stamped with the size and dates of manufacture. These pie...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 1900s Painted Metal Roosters – Antique Decorative Figurines
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this delightful pair of painted metal rooster figurines from the early 1900s. Each rooster showcases intricate craftsmanship and vibra...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Rare and Collectable Droopy by the Clock by Demons Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy ready to go on a date by Demons & Merveilles. Made in 2001 in its original box in perfect condition. Perfect gift and a part of a large collection. USA, ...
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Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic

French topographic embossed map in three dimensions of ancient Jerusalem - 19th
Located in Bruxelles, BE
French topographic embossed map in three dimensions of Ancient Jerusalem 19th century wood and hand-coloured plaster 10,5 x 43 x 58 cm Provenance : Private collection UK Wood and ...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Tailors Dummy for Young Gentleman Childrens Fashion
Located in Munich, DE
This very rare early 19th century tailor's dummy for a young boy has been handcrafted out of painted paper mache and wood.
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1810s English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper

Antique and Vintage Models and Miniatures

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.

Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.

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